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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 469.89 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 469.89 and 222.57 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 469.89 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/469.89 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 469.89 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 104,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,583.42/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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