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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 472.53 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 472.53 and 224.58 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 472.53 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/472.53 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 472.53 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 106,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,120.79/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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