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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.10, 499.39 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.10, 499.39 and 223.53 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.10 : 499.39 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.10/499.39 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.10x = 499.39 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.10x = 111,626.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,626.22/333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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