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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.85, 505.27 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.85, 505.27 and 219.98 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.85 : 505.27 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.85/505.27 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.85x = 505.27 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.85x = 111,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,148.03/336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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