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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 468.16 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 468.16 and 221.50 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 468.16 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/468.16 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 468.16 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 103,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,697.44/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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