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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 472.40 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 472.40 and 225.95 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 472.40 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/472.40 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 472.40 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 106,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,736.42/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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