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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 505.66 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 505.66 and 221.80 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 505.66 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/505.66 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 505.66 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 112,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,155.39/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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