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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 466.73 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 466.73 and 220.06 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 466.73 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/466.73 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 466.73 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 102,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,708.60/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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