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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 470.22 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 470.22 and 222.66 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 470.22 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/470.22 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 470.22 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 104,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,699.19/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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