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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 467.63 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 467.63 and 222.25 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 467.63 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/467.63 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 467.63 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 103,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,930.77/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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