1. **Problem statement:** We are given two similar bars with lengths 57.23 m and 33.2 m. We need to find the maximum possible difference in length between these two bars. 2. **Understanding similarity and difference:** Similar bars mean their lengths are proportional. The maximum possible difference in length is simply the absolute difference between the two given lengths. 3. **Formula used:** $$\text{Difference} = |L_1 - L_2|$$ where $L_1$ and $L_2$ are the lengths of the two bars. 4. **Calculation:** $$|57.23 - 33.2| = 24.03$$ 5. **Interpretation:** The maximum possible difference in length between the two bars is 24.03 meters. **Final answer:** $$\boxed{24.03 \text{ meters}}$$