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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 500.37 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 500.37 and 225.27 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 500.37 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/500.37 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 500.37 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 112,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,718.35/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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