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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 469.68 and 222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 469.68 and 222.38 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 469.68 = 222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/469.68 = 222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 469.68 × 222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 104,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,446.33/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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