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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 470.13 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 470.13 and 224.12 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 470.13 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/470.13 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 470.13 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 105,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,365.54/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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