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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 511.16 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 511.16 and 225.02 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 511.16 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/511.16 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 511.16 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 115,021.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,021.22/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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