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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 469.60 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 469.60 and 222.33 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 469.60 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/469.60 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 469.60 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 104,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,405.61/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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