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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 470.52 and 224.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 470.52 and 224.67 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 470.52 = 224.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/470.52 = 224.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 470.52 × 224.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 105,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,711.73/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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