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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.68, 500.52 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.68, 500.52 and 225.20 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.68 : 500.52 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.68/500.52 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.68x = 500.52 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.68x = 112,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,717.10/333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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