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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 495.57 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 495.57 and 222.41 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 495.57 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/495.57 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 495.57 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 110,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,219.72/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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