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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 506.88 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 506.88 and 222.64 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 506.88 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/506.88 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 506.88 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 112,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,851.76/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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