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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 468.84 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 468.84 and 223.36 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 468.84 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/468.84 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 468.84 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 104,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,720.10/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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