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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.84 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.84 and 222.72 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.84 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.84 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.84 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 104,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,197.32/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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