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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.44 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.44 and 221.49 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.44 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.44 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.44 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 103,756.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,756.75/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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