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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.36, 470.91 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.36, 470.91 and 223.28 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.36 : 470.91 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.36/470.91 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.36x = 470.91 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.36x = 105,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,144.78/341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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