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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 506.43 and 221.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 506.43 and 221.95 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 506.43 = 221.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/506.43 = 221.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 506.43 × 221.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 112,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,399.65/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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