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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 470.88 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 470.88 and 223.34 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 470.88 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/470.88 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 470.88 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 105,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,163.98/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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