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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 468.87 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 468.87 and 223.52 is: 308.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 468.87 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/468.87 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 468.87 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 104,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,801.82/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.59

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