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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 471.04 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 471.04 and 229.37 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 471.04 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/471.04 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 471.04 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 108,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,042.44/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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