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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 498.43 and 224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 498.43 and 224.29 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 498.43 = 224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/498.43 = 224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 498.43 × 224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 111,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,792.86/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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