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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 468.54 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 468.54 and 223.14 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 468.54 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/468.54 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 468.54 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 104,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550.02/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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