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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 472.08 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 472.08 and 225.60 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 472.08 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/472.08 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 472.08 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 106,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,501.25/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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