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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 468.92 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 468.92 and 223.52 is: 308.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 468.92 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/468.92 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 468.92 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 104,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,813.00/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.35

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