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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 469 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 469 and 223.60 is: 308.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 469 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/469 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 469 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 104,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,868.40/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.51

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