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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 459.06 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 459.06 and 222.15 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 459.06 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/459.06 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 459.06 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 101,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,980.18/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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