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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.22 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.22 and 229.36 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.22 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.22 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.22 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 114,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,271.74/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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