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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 500.21 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 500.21 and 225.34 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 500.21 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/500.21 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 500.21 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 112,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,717.32/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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