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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.68, 524.65 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.68, 524.65 and 226.34 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.68 : 524.65 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.68/524.65 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.68x = 524.65 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.68x = 118,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,749.28/349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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