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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 468.93 and 223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 468.93 and 223.14 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 468.93 = 223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/468.93 = 223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 468.93 × 223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 104,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,637.04/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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