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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 471.96 and 223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 471.96 and 223.86 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 471.96 = 223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/471.96 = 223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 471.96 × 223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 105,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,652.97/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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