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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 469.98 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 469.98 and 224.22 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 469.98 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/469.98 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 469.98 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 105,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,378.92/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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