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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 458.98 and 222.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 458.98 and 222.31 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 458.98 = 222.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/458.98 = 222.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 458.98 × 222.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 102,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,033.55/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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