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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 465.89 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 465.89 and 221.13 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 465.89 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/465.89 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 465.89 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 103,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,021.15/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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