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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 469.16 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 469.16 and 221.94 is: 306.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 469.16 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/469.16 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 469.16 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 104,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,124.08/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.11

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