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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 471.54 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 471.54 and 225.32 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 471.54 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/471.54 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 471.54 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 106,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,245.65/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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