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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 458.96 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 458.96 and 222.26 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 458.96 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/458.96 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 458.96 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 102,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,008.45/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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