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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.83, 474.65 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.83, 474.65 and 225.98 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.83 : 474.65 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.83/474.65 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.83x = 474.65 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.83x = 107,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,257.90/343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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