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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 497.41 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 497.41 and 223.19 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 497.41 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/497.41 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 497.41 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 111,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,015.76/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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