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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 466.83 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 466.83 and 221.88 is: 306.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 466.83 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/466.83 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 466.83 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 103,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,580.24/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.22

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