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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.30, 499.26 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.30, 499.26 and 223.27 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.30 : 499.26 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.30/499.26 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.30x = 499.26 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.30x = 111,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,472.18/333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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