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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.58, 500.12 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.58, 500.12 and 223.94 is: 335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.58 : 500.12 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.58/500.12 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.58x = 500.12 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.58x = 111,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,996.87/333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.74

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