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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.44, 472.74 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.44, 472.74 and 224.58 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.44 : 472.74 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.44/472.74 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.44x = 472.74 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.44x = 106,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,167.95/342.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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