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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 469.80 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 469.80 and 222.48 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 469.80 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/469.80 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 469.80 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 104,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,521.10/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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