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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 458.20 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 458.20 and 262.22 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 458.20 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/458.20 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 458.20 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 120,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,149.20/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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