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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 511.70 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 511.70 and 225.82 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 511.70 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/511.70 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 511.70 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 115,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,551.38/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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