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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.81, 500.81 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.81, 500.81 and 225.47 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.81 : 500.81 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.81/500.81 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.81x = 500.81 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.81x = 112,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,914.00/333.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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