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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 506.84 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 506.84 and 222.42 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 506.84 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/506.84 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 506.84 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 112,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,730.72/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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