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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.06, 496.62 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.06, 496.62 and 222.52 is: 333.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.06 : 496.62 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.06/496.62 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.06x = 496.62 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.06x = 110,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,507.88/331.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.80

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