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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 497.86 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 497.86 and 224.13 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 497.86 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/497.86 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 497.86 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 111,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,584.80/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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