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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 499.01 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 499.01 and 228.68 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 499.01 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/499.01 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 499.01 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 114,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,109.97/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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