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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 470.85 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 470.85 and 224.75 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 470.85 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/470.85 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 470.85 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 105,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,823.54/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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