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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.64, 503.92 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.64, 503.92 and 220.64 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.64 : 503.92 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.64/503.92 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.64x = 503.92 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.64x = 111,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,184.91/336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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