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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 498.82 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 498.82 and 223.20 is: 334.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 498.82 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/498.82 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 498.82 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 111,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,336.62/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.89

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