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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 473.69 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 473.69 and 225.03 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 473.69 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/473.69 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 473.69 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 106,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,593.34/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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