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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.91, 500.87 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.91, 500.87 and 225.77 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.91 : 500.87 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.91/500.87 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.91x = 500.87 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.91x = 113,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,081.54/333.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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