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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.29, 498.98 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.29, 498.98 and 224.88 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.29 : 498.98 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.29/498.98 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.29x = 498.98 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.29x = 112,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,209.50/333.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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