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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 458.76 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 458.76 and 220.38 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 458.76 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/458.76 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 458.76 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 101,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,101.53/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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