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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 470.88 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 470.88 and 224.76 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 470.88 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/470.88 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 470.88 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 105,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,834.99/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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