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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 497.70 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 497.70 and 223.98 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 497.70 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/497.70 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 497.70 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 111,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,474.85/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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