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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 506.80 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 506.80 and 222.54 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 506.80 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/506.80 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 506.80 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 112,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,783.27/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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