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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 468.50 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 468.50 and 223.12 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 468.50 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/468.50 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 468.50 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 104,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,531.72/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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