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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 472.05 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 472.05 and 223.99 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 472.05 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/472.05 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 472.05 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 105,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,733.30/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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