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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 498.47 and 229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 498.47 and 229.65 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 498.47 = 229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/498.47 = 229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 498.47 × 229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 114,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,473.64/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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