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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 468.95 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 468.95 and 221.74 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 468.95 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/468.95 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 468.95 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 103,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,982.69/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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