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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 511.81 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 511.81 and 225.90 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 511.81 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/511.81 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 511.81 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 115,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,620.08/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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