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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 222.30 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 506.70 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/506.70 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 506.70 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 112,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,639.41/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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