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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 468.98 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 468.98 and 221.78 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 468.98 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/468.98 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 468.98 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 104,009.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,009.28/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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