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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 469.68 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 469.68 and 224 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 469.68 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/469.68 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 469.68 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 105,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,208.32/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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