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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 468.42 and 223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 468.42 and 223.10 is: 308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 468.42 = 223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/468.42 = 223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 468.42 × 223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 104,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,504.50/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.09

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