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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.83, 472.93 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.83, 472.93 and 224.75 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.83 : 472.93 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.83/472.93 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.83x = 472.93 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.83x = 106,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,288.09/342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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