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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 499.77 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 499.77 and 224.94 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 499.77 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/499.77 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 499.77 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 112,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,418.26/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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