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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 507.83 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 507.83 and 221.75 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 507.83 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/507.83 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 507.83 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 112,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,610.39/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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