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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 498.88 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 498.88 and 222.34 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 498.88 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/498.88 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 498.88 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 110,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,920.98/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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