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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 469.94 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 469.94 and 222.58 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 469.94 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/469.94 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 469.94 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 104,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,599.25/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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