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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 458.19 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 458.19 and 227.22 is: 313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 458.19 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/458.19 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 458.19 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 104,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,109.93/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.26

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