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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 498.83 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 498.83 and 224.73 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 498.83 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/498.83 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 498.83 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 112,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,100.94/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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