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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 472.28 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 472.28 and 224.21 is: 309.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 472.28 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/472.28 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 472.28 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 105,886.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,886.42/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.47

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