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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 505.62 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 505.62 and 221.73 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 505.62 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/505.62 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 505.62 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 112,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111.12/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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