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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 505.59 and 220.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 505.59 and 220.98 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 505.59 = 220.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/505.59 = 220.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 505.59 × 220.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 111,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,724.74/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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