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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 469.54 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 469.54 and 222.50 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 469.54 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/469.54 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 469.54 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 104,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,472.65/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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