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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 466.70 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 466.70 and 220.53 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 466.70 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/466.70 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 466.70 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 102,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,920.58/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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