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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 470.88 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 470.88 and 223.56 is: 308.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 470.88 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/470.88 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 470.88 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 105,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,269.93/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.46

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