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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.99, 469.38 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.99, 469.38 and 223.76 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.99 : 469.38 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.99/469.38 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.99x = 469.38 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.99x = 105,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,028.47/339.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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