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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 471.16 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 471.16 and 223.44 is: 308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 471.16 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/471.16 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 471.16 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 105,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,275.99/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.29

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