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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.38, 468.35 and 222.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.38, 468.35 and 222.95 is: 307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.38 : 468.35 = 222.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.38/468.35 = 222.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.38x = 468.35 × 222.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.38x = 104,415.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,415.18/339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.67

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