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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 505.29 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 505.29 and 221.56 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 505.29 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/505.29 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 505.29 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 111,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,952.05/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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