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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 458.46 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 458.46 and 228.84 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 458.46 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/458.46 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 458.46 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 104,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,913.99/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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