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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 507.76 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 507.76 and 222.95 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 507.76 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/507.76 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 507.76 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 113,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,205.80/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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