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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 469.04 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 469.04 and 223.50 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 469.04 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/469.04 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 469.04 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 104,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,830.44/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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