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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.52, 468.38 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.52, 468.38 and 223 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.52 : 468.38 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.52/468.38 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.52x = 468.38 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.52x = 104,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,448.74/339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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