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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 504.63 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 504.63 and 221.13 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 504.63 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/504.63 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 504.63 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 111,588.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,588.83/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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