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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 522.84 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 522.84 and 225.90 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 522.84 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/522.84 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 522.84 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 118,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,109.56/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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