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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 471.26 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 471.26 and 225.12 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 471.26 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/471.26 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 471.26 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 106,090.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,090.05/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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