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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.68, 503.88 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.68, 503.88 and 220.64 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.68 : 503.88 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.68/503.88 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.68x = 503.88 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.68x = 111,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,176.08/336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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