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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 458.76 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 458.76 and 222.10 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 458.76 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/458.76 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 458.76 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 101,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,890.60/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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