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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.94, 499.46 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.94, 499.46 and 224.50 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.94 : 499.46 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.94/499.46 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.94x = 499.46 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.94x = 112,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,128.77/332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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