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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 471 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 471 and 225.04 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 471 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/471 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 471 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 105,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,993.84/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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