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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.31, 467.14 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.31, 467.14 and 220.34 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.31 : 467.14 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.31/467.14 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.31x = 467.14 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.31x = 102,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,928.53/338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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