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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 498.66 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 498.66 and 229.84 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 498.66 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/498.66 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 498.66 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 114,612.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,612.01/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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