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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.87 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.87 and 221.58 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.87 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.87 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.87 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 103,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,892.21/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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