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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 506.96 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 506.96 and 222.25 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 506.96 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/506.96 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 506.96 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 112,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,671.86/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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