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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.96, 474.47 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.96, 474.47 and 225.95 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.96 : 474.47 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.96/474.47 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.96x = 474.47 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.96x = 107,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,206.55/343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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