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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 503.96 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 503.96 and 220.25 is: 330.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 503.96 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/503.96 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 503.96 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 110,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,996.09/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.77

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