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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 466.57 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 466.57 and 220.16 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 466.57 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/466.57 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 466.57 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 102,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,720.05/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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