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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 504.66 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 504.66 and 221 is: 331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 504.66 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/504.66 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 504.66 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 111,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,529.86/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.38

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