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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 468.12 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 468.12 and 221.22 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 468.12 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/468.12 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 468.12 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 103,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,557.51/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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