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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.52, 468.75 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.52, 468.75 and 223.24 is: 308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.52 : 468.75 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.52/468.75 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.52x = 468.75 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.52x = 104,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,643.75/339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.21

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