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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 497.55 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 497.55 and 223.34 is: 335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 497.55 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/497.55 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 497.55 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 111,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,122.82/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.37

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