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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 505.32 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 505.32 and 221.54 is: 331.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 505.32 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/505.32 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 505.32 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 111,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,948.59/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.95

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