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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 468.86 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 468.86 and 223.31 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 468.86 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/468.86 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 468.86 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 104,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,701.18/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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