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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.55, 468.44 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.55, 468.44 and 221.48 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.55 : 468.44 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.55/468.44 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.55x = 468.44 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.55x = 103,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,752.44/339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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