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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 499.95 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 499.95 and 225.48 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 499.95 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/499.95 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 499.95 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 112,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,728.73/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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