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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 503.37 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 503.37 and 220.23 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 503.37 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/503.37 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 503.37 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 110,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,857.18/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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