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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 511.62 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 511.62 and 225.98 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 511.62 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/511.62 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 511.62 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 115,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,615.89/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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