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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 498.22 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 498.22 and 223.96 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 498.22 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/498.22 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 498.22 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 111,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,581.35/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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