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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 507.06 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 507.06 and 222.96 is: 333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 507.06 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/507.06 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 507.06 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 113,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,056.00/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.93

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