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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 467.28 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 467.28 and 222.24 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 467.28 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/467.28 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 467.28 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 103,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,848.31/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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