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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 468.17 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 468.17 and 221.46 is: 305.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 468.17 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/468.17 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 468.17 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 103,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,680.93/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.67

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