Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 468.90 and 223.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 339.75, 468.90 and 223.56 is: 308.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339.75 : 468.90 = 223.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339.75/468.90 = 223.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339.75x = 468.90 × 223.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339.75x = 104,827.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,827.28/339.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308.54
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