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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.42 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.42 and 222.20 is: 332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.42 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.42 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.42 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 112,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,526.52/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.96

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