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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 468.67 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.75, 468.67 and 221.56 is: 305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 468.67 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/468.67 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 468.67 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 103,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,836.80/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.63

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