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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 468.08 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 468.08 and 222.63 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 468.08 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/468.08 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 468.08 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 104,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,208.65/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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