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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.36 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.36 and 223.16 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.36 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.36 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.36 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 104,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,516.88/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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