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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 505.98 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 505.98 and 221.95 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 505.98 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/505.98 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 505.98 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 112,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,299.73/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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