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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 469.26 and 222.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 469.26 and 222.00 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 469.26 = 222.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/469.26 = 222.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 469.26 × 222.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 104,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,176.34/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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