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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 470.22 and 222.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 470.22 and 222.83 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 470.22 = 222.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/470.22 = 222.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 470.22 × 222.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 104,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,779.46/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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