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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 497.56 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 497.56 and 224.48 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 497.56 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/497.56 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 497.56 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 111,692.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,692.27/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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