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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 511.69 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 511.69 and 225.66 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 511.69 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/511.69 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 511.69 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 115,467.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,467.97/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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