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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 466.48 and 221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 466.48 and 221.84 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 466.48 = 221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/466.48 = 221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 466.48 × 221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 103,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,483.92/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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