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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 466.07 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 466.07 and 221.21 is: 305.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 466.07 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/466.07 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 466.07 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 103,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,099.34/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.35

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