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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.52, 468.10 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.52, 468.10 and 221.28 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.52 : 468.10 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.52/468.10 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.52x = 468.10 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.52x = 103,581.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,581.17/339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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