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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.82, 504.61 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.82, 504.61 and 221.50 is: 331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.82 : 504.61 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.82/504.61 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.82x = 504.61 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.82x = 111,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,771.12/336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.84

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