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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.49, 499.32 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.49, 499.32 and 223.65 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.49 : 499.32 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.49/499.32 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.49x = 499.32 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.49x = 111,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,674.95/333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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