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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 506.04 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 506.04 and 221.90 is: 332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 506.04 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/506.04 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 506.04 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 112,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,286.91/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.41

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