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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 469.11 and 221.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 469.11 and 221.99 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 469.11 = 221.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/469.11 = 221.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 469.11 × 221.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 104,135.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,135.38/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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