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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 498.51 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 498.51 and 224.19 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 498.51 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/498.51 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 498.51 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 111,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,760.96/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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