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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.84 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.84 and 222.49 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.84 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.84 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.84 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 110,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,984.42/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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