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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.46 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.46 and 199.41 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.46 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.46 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.46 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 91,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421.51/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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