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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 498.79 and 223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 498.79 and 223.05 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 498.79 = 223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/498.79 = 223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 498.79 × 223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 111,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,257.26/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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