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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 466.14 and 221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 466.14 and 221.40 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 466.14 = 221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/466.14 = 221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 466.14 × 221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 103,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,203.40/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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