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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.21 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.21 and 221.02 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.21 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.21 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.21 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 112,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,105.55/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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