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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 471.52 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 471.52 and 225.40 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 471.52 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/471.52 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 471.52 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 106,280.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,280.61/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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