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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 497.51 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 497.51 and 222.17 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 497.51 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/497.51 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 497.51 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 110,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,528.20/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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