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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 503.55 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 503.55 and 220.95 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 503.55 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/503.55 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 503.55 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 111,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,259.37/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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