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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 470.56 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 470.56 and 224.48 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 470.56 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/470.56 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 470.56 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 105,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,631.31/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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