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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.82 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.82 and 222.77 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.82 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.82 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.82 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 104,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,216.26/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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