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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 500.18 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 500.18 and 225.36 is: 337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 500.18 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/500.18 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 500.18 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 112,719.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,719.44/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.95

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