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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 507.44 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 507.44 and 222.90 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 507.44 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/507.44 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 507.44 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 113,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,108.38/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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