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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 504.89 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 504.89 and 221.33 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 504.89 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/504.89 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 504.89 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 111,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,743.67/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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