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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 469.45 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 469.45 and 222.29 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 469.45 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/469.45 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 469.45 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 104,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,354.04/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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