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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.64, 468.53 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.64, 468.53 and 223 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.64 : 468.53 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.64/468.53 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.64x = 468.53 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.64x = 104,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,481.08/339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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