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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 506.54 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 506.54 and 220.83 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 506.54 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/506.54 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 506.54 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 111,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,859.23/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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