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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 466.25 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 466.25 and 221.25 is: 305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 466.25 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/466.25 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 466.25 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 103,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,156.71/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.54

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