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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 457.94 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 457.94 and 262.17 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 457.94 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/457.94 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 457.94 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 120,056.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,056.82/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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