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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 459.12 and 222.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 459.12 and 222.19 is: 306.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 459.12 = 222.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/459.12 = 222.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 459.12 × 222.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 102,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,011.87/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.75

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