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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.47, 467.13 and 220.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.47, 467.13 and 220.57 is: 304.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.47 : 467.13 = 220.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.47/467.13 = 220.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.47x = 467.13 × 220.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.47x = 103,034.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,034.86/338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.41

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