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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 498.05 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 498.05 and 223.12 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 498.05 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/498.05 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 498.05 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 111,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,125.68/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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