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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 498.92 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 498.92 and 222.53 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 498.92 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/498.92 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 498.92 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 111,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,021.06/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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