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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.41 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.41 and 223.92 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.41 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.41 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.41 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 105,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,110.29/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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