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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 470.48 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 470.48 and 224.37 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 470.48 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/470.48 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 470.48 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 105,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,560.48/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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