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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 511.62 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 511.62 and 224.15 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 511.62 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/511.62 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 511.62 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 114,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,677.06/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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