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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 466.88 and 221.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 466.88 and 221.97 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 466.88 = 221.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/466.88 = 221.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 466.88 × 221.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 103,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,632.24/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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