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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 472.23 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 472.23 and 225.81 is: 311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 472.23 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/472.23 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 472.23 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 106,634.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,634.26/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.80

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