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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.91 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.91 and 224.72 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.91 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.91 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.91 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 112,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,338.03/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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