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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.32 and 221.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.32 and 221.45 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.32 = 221.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.32 = 221.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.32 × 221.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 111,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,900.59/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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