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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 466.65 and 221.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 466.65 and 221.71 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 466.65 = 221.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/466.65 = 221.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 466.65 × 221.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 103,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,457.53/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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