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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 499.05 and 223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 499.05 and 223.25 is: 334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 499.05 = 223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/499.05 = 223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 499.05 × 223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 111,412.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,412.91/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.52

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