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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 506.87 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 506.87 and 222.45 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 506.87 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/506.87 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 506.87 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 112,753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,753.15/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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