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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.44, 524.27 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.44, 524.27 and 226.10 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.44 : 524.27 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.44/524.27 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.44x = 524.27 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.44x = 118,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,533.70/349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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