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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 504.77 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 504.77 and 221.02 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 504.77 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/504.77 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 504.77 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 111,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,561.90/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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