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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 467.42 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 467.42 and 222.30 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 467.42 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/467.42 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 467.42 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 103,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,906.35/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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