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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 471.60 and 223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 471.60 and 223.82 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 471.60 = 223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/471.60 = 223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 471.60 × 223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 105,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,551.15/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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