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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 497.28 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 497.28 and 223.44 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 497.28 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/497.28 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 497.28 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 111,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,112.24/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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