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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 507.17 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 507.17 and 222.80 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 507.17 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/507.17 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 507.17 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 112,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,993.83/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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