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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504.36 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504.36 and 222.32 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504.36 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504.36 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504.36 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 112,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,129.32/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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