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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 505.46 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 505.46 and 221.01 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 505.46 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/505.46 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 505.46 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 111,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,711.71/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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