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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.14, 503.90 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.14, 503.90 and 220.41 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.14 : 503.90 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.14/503.90 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.14x = 503.90 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.14x = 111,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,064.60/336.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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