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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 466.98 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 466.98 and 221.88 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 466.98 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/466.98 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 466.98 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 103,613.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,613.52/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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