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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 496.36 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 496.36 and 222.82 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 496.36 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/496.36 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 496.36 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 110,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,597.97/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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