Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498 and 223.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 332, 498 and 223.74 is: 335.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332 : 498 = 223.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332/498 = 223.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332x = 498 × 223.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332x = 111,422.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,422.52/332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335.61
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