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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 473.81 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 473.81 and 225.47 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 473.81 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/473.81 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 473.81 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 106,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,832.42/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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