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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.72, 496.86 and 223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.72, 496.86 and 223.18 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.72 : 496.86 = 223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.72/496.86 = 223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.72x = 496.86 × 223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.72x = 110,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,889.21/331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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