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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 457.50 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 457.50 and 331.20 is: 456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 457.50 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/457.50 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 457.50 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 151,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,524/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.10

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