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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 468.43 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 468.43 and 223.06 is: 307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 468.43 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/468.43 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 468.43 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 104,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,488.00/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.95

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