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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.18, 473.46 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.18, 473.46 and 225.16 is: 310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.18 : 473.46 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.18/473.46 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.18x = 473.46 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.18x = 106,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,604.25/343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.64

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