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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 506.60 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 506.60 and 222.91 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 506.60 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/506.60 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 506.60 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 112,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,926.21/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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