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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.20 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.20 and 223.08 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.20 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.20 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.20 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 111,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,361.54/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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