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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.41, 470.98 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.41, 470.98 and 223.33 is: 308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.41 : 470.98 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.41/470.98 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.41x = 470.98 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.41x = 105,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,183.96/341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.09

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