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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 497.70 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 497.70 and 222.40 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 497.70 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/497.70 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 497.70 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 110,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,685.93/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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