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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 469.76 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 469.76 and 222.44 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 469.76 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/469.76 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 469.76 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 104,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,493.41/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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