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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 472.40 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 472.40 and 225.98 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 472.40 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/472.40 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 472.40 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 106,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,752.95/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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