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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333, 498.18 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333, 498.18 and 224.28 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 498.18 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/498.18 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 498.18 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 111,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,731.81/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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