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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.56, 496.53 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.56, 496.53 and 223.02 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.56 : 496.53 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.56/496.53 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.56x = 496.53 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.56x = 110,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,736.12/331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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