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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 506.95 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 506.95 and 222.39 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 506.95 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/506.95 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 506.95 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 112,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,738.23/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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