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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 522.64 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 522.64 and 227.44 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 522.64 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/522.64 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 522.64 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 118,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,869.24/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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