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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 506.73 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 506.73 and 222.28 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 506.73 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/506.73 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 506.73 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 112,635.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,635.94/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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