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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 466 and 221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 466 and 221.26 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 466 = 221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/466 = 221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 466 × 221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 103,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,107.16/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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