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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 466.70 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 466.70 and 221.63 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 466.70 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/466.70 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 466.70 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 103,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,431.28/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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