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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 470.57 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 470.57 and 223.14 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 470.57 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/470.57 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 470.57 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 105,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,001.87/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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