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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 505.71 and 221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 505.71 and 221.65 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 505.71 = 221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/505.71 = 221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 505.71 × 221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 112,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,090.62/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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