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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 466.76 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 466.76 and 220.32 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 466.76 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/466.76 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 466.76 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 102,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,837.11/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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