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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 507.02 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 507.02 and 222.53 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 507.02 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/507.02 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 507.02 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 112,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,823.51/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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