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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 470.20 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 470.20 and 222.75 is: 307.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 470.20 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/470.20 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 470.20 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 104,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,736.49/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.23

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