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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.39, 506.20 and 221.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.39, 506.20 and 221.89 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.39 : 506.20 = 221.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.39/506.20 = 221.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.39x = 506.20 × 221.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.39x = 112,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318.34/337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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