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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.28, 500.39 and 223.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.28, 500.39 and 223.67 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.28 : 500.39 = 223.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.28/500.39 = 223.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.28x = 500.39 × 223.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.28x = 111,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,922.23/333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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