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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 470.71 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 470.71 and 223.13 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 470.71 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/470.71 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 470.71 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 105,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,029.52/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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