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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.45, 471.11 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.45, 471.11 and 225.02 is: 310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.45 : 471.11 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.45/471.11 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.45x = 471.11 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.45x = 106,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,005.69/341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.46

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