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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 469.76 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 469.76 and 223.92 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 469.76 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/469.76 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 469.76 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 105,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,187.54/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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