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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 472.42 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 472.42 and 224.62 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 472.42 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/472.42 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 472.42 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 106,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,115.47/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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