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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.65 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.65 and 220.23 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.65 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.65 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.65 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 111,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,358.20/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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