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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 497.90 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 497.90 and 228.04 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 497.90 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/497.90 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 497.90 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 113,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,540.44/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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