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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 498.35 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 498.35 and 224.57 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 498.35 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/498.35 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 498.35 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 111,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,916.27/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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