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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 470.33 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 470.33 and 224.47 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 470.33 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/470.33 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 470.33 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 105,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,574.98/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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