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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.82, 469.17 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.82, 469.17 and 223.45 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.82 : 469.17 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.82/469.17 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.82x = 469.17 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.82x = 104,834.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,834.86/339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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