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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 468.26 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 468.26 and 222.94 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 468.26 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/468.26 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 468.26 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 104,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,393.88/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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