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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 467.13 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 467.13 and 222.27 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 467.13 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/467.13 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 467.13 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 103,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,828.99/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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