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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.79, 505.19 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.79, 505.19 and 221.96 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.79 : 505.19 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.79/505.19 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.79x = 505.19 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.79x = 112,133.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,133.79/336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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