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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 466.72 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 466.72 and 222.08 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 466.72 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/466.72 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 466.72 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 103,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,649.18/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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