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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 470.58 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 470.58 and 224.56 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 470.58 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/470.58 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 470.58 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 105,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,673.44/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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