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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 505.10 and 221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 505.10 and 221.91 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 505.10 = 221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/505.10 = 221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 505.10 × 221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 112,086.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,086.74/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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