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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 470.41 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 470.41 and 224.52 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 470.41 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/470.41 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 470.41 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 105,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,616.45/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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