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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 470.49 and 223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 470.49 and 223.04 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 470.49 = 223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/470.49 = 223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 470.49 × 223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 104,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,938.09/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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