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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 470.22 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 470.22 and 222.89 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 470.22 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/470.22 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 470.22 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 104,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,806.22/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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