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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 466 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 466 and 221.28 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 466 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/466 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 466 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 103,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,116.48/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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