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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.72, 498.96 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.72, 498.96 and 225.18 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.72 : 498.96 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.72/498.96 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.72x = 498.96 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.72x = 112,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,355.81/333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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