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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.60, 499.68 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.60, 499.68 and 223.68 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.60 : 499.68 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.60/499.68 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.60x = 499.68 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.60x = 111,768.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,768.42/333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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