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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 469.89 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 469.89 and 222.36 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 469.89 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/469.89 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 469.89 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 104,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,484.74/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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