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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 468.82 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 468.82 and 223.56 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 468.82 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/468.82 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 468.82 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 104,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,809.40/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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