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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.51, 468.42 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.51, 468.42 and 221.49 is: 305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.51 : 468.42 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.51/468.42 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.51x = 468.42 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.51x = 103,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,750.35/339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.59

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