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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 497.77 and 229.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 497.77 and 229.22 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 497.77 = 229.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/497.77 = 229.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 497.77 × 229.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 114,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,099.51/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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