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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 472.43 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 472.43 and 224.56 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 472.43 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/472.43 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 472.43 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 106,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,087.76/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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