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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 470.22 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 470.22 and 236.19 is: 325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 470.22 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/470.22 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 470.22 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 111,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,061.15/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.76

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