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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.14 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.14 and 222.58 is: 333.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.14 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.14 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.14 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 110,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,430.84/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.69

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