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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 506.91 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 506.91 and 222.45 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 506.91 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/506.91 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 506.91 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 112,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,762.13/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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