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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.15, 473.66 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.15, 473.66 and 225.21 is: 310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.15 : 473.66 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.15/473.66 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.15x = 473.66 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.15x = 106,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,672.97/343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.86

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