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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 506.16 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 506.16 and 222.08 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 506.16 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/506.16 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 506.16 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 112,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,405.48/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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