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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 511.36 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 511.36 and 225.58 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 511.36 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/511.36 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 511.36 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 115,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,348.90/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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