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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 467.56 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 467.56 and 221.02 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 467.56 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/467.56 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 467.56 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 103,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,339.25/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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