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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.32, 496.62 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.32, 496.62 and 223.08 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.32 : 496.62 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.32/496.62 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.32x = 496.62 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.32x = 110,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,785.99/331.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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