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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 497.34 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 497.34 and 222.36 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 497.34 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/497.34 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 497.34 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 110,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,588.52/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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