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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.18, 497.76 and 223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.18, 497.76 and 223.66 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.18 : 497.76 = 223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.18/497.76 = 223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.18x = 497.76 × 223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.18x = 111,329.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,329.00/331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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