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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.07, 506.21 and 221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.07, 506.21 and 221.75 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.07 : 506.21 = 221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.07/506.21 = 221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.07x = 506.21 × 221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.07x = 112,252.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,252.07/337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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