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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 470.72 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 470.72 and 223.23 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 470.72 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/470.72 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 470.72 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 105,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,077.25/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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