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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 466.32 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 466.32 and 221.74 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 466.32 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/466.32 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 466.32 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 103,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,401.80/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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