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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 499.77 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 499.77 and 229.29 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 499.77 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/499.77 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 499.77 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 114,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,592.26/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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