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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 506.77 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 506.77 and 221.88 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 506.77 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/506.77 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 506.77 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 112,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,441.57/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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