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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 458.44 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 458.44 and 228.88 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 458.44 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/458.44 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 458.44 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 104,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,927.75/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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