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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.97 and 221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.97 and 221.23 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.97 = 221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.97 = 221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.97 × 221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 111,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,933.93/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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