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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 507.78 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 507.78 and 222.98 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 507.78 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/507.78 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 507.78 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 113,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,222.25/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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