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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.73, 474.25 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.73, 474.25 and 225.68 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.73 : 474.25 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.73/474.25 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.73x = 474.25 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.73x = 107,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,026.37/343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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