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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 504.89 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 504.89 and 221.31 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 504.89 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/504.89 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 504.89 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 111,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,737.21/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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