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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.47, 496.31 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.47, 496.31 and 222.34 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.47 : 496.31 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.47/496.31 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.47x = 496.31 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.47x = 110,347.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,347.08/330.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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