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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 466.97 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 466.97 and 222 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 466.97 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/466.97 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 466.97 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 103,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,666.23/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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