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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 499.79 and 223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 499.79 and 223.23 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 499.79 = 223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/499.79 = 223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 499.79 × 223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 111,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,564.51/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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