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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.00, 469.39 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.00, 469.39 and 223.90 is: 309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.00 : 469.39 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.00/469.39 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.00x = 469.39 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.00x = 105,093.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,093.51/340.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.10

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