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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 506.58 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 506.58 and 222.06 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 506.58 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/506.58 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 506.58 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 112,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,491.15/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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