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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 506.94 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 506.94 and 222.76 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 506.94 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/506.94 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 506.94 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 112,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,925.95/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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