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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 505.94 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 505.94 and 221.90 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 505.94 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/505.94 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 505.94 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 112,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,264.45/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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