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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 470.00 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 470.00 and 222.80 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 470.00 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/470.00 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 470.00 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 104,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,716.85/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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