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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 458.33 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 458.33 and 227.66 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 458.33 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/458.33 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 458.33 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 104,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,339.98/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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