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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 458.43 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 458.43 and 227.49 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 458.43 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/458.43 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 458.43 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 104,289.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,289.96/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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