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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.37, 471.29 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.37, 471.29 and 225.27 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.37 : 471.29 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.37/471.29 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.37x = 471.29 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.37x = 106,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,166.37/341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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