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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 498.92 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 498.92 and 229.94 is: 344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 498.92 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/498.92 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 498.92 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 114,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,719.17/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.38

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