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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 459.03 and 222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 459.03 and 222.06 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 459.03 = 222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/459.03 = 222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 459.03 × 222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 101,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,932.20/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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