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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 465.68 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 465.68 and 221.02 is: 305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 465.68 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/465.68 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 465.68 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 102,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,924.59/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.19

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