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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 467.70 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 467.70 and 222.50 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 467.70 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/467.70 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 467.70 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 104,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,063.25/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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