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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 467.28 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 467.28 and 222.48 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 467.28 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/467.28 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 467.28 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 103,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,960.45/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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