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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 469.20 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 469.20 and 223.56 is: 308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 469.20 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/469.20 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 469.20 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 104,894.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,894.35/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.50

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