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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 471.88 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 471.88 and 223.99 is: 309.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 471.88 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/471.88 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 471.88 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 105,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,695.50/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.00

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