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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 468.57 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 468.57 and 221.55 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 468.57 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/468.57 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 468.57 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 103,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,811.68/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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