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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 507.71 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 507.71 and 222.75 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 507.71 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/507.71 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 507.71 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 113,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,092.40/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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