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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 471.16 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 471.16 and 225.18 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 471.16 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/471.16 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 471.16 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 106,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,095.81/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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