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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.85, 500.44 and 225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.85, 500.44 and 225.65 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.85 : 500.44 = 225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.85/500.44 = 225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.85x = 500.44 × 225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.85x = 112,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,923.16/333.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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