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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 505.36 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 505.36 and 221.14 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 505.36 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/505.36 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 505.36 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 111,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,755.31/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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