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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 469.38 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 469.38 and 223.80 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 469.38 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/469.38 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 469.38 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 105,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,047.24/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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