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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 511.27 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 511.27 and 225.83 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 511.27 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/511.27 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 511.27 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 115,459.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,459.75/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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