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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 470.93 and 223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 470.93 and 223.35 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 470.93 = 223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/470.93 = 223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 470.93 × 223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 105,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,182.22/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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