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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 468.94 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 468.94 and 221.74 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 468.94 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/468.94 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 468.94 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 103,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,982.76/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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