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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 474.03 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 474.03 and 225.60 is: 311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 474.03 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/474.03 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 474.03 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 106,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,941.17/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.16

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