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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.57, 505.46 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.57, 505.46 and 221.25 is: 332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.57 : 505.46 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.57/505.46 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.57x = 505.46 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.57x = 111,833.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,833.03/336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.27

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