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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 466.52 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 466.52 and 221.66 is: 305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 466.52 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/466.52 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 466.52 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 103,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,408.82/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.83

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