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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 470.25 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 470.25 and 222.58 is: 307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 470.25 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/470.25 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 470.25 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 104,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,668.25/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.33

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