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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.24 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.24 and 232.46 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.24 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.24 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.24 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 106,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,519.02/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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