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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.64 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.64 and 223.98 is: 309.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.64 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.64 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.64 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 105,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,189.97/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.15

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