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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 499.26 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 499.26 and 304.92 is: 458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 499.26 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/499.26 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 499.26 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 152,234.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,234.36/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.23

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