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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 498.78 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 498.78 and 222.84 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 498.78 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/498.78 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 498.78 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 111,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,148.14/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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