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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 499.38 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 499.38 and 225.06 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 499.38 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/499.38 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 499.38 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 112,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,390.46/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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