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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 466.56 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 466.56 and 221.82 is: 305.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 466.56 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/466.56 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 466.56 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 103,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,492.34/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.94

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