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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 472.06 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 472.06 and 225.72 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 472.06 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/472.06 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 472.06 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 106,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,553.38/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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