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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 467.11 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 467.11 and 220.56 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 467.11 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/467.11 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 467.11 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 103,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,025.23/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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