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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 506.55 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 506.55 and 222.88 is: 334.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 506.55 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/506.55 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 506.55 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 112,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,897.33/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.31

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