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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 470.18 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 470.18 and 224.25 is: 309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 470.18 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/470.18 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 470.18 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 105,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436.74/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.42

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