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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 468.08 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 468.08 and 221.21 is: 305.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 468.08 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/468.08 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 468.08 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 103,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,541.80/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.38

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