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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 468.88 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 468.88 and 221.80 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 468.88 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/468.88 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 468.88 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 103,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,997.79/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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