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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 466.02 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 466.02 and 221.20 is: 305.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 466.02 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/466.02 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 466.02 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 103,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,081.29/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.31

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