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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.18, 473.43 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.18, 473.43 and 225.11 is: 310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.18 : 473.43 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.18/473.43 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.18x = 473.43 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.18x = 106,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,575.86/343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.55

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