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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.59, 458.87 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.59, 458.87 and 222.09 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.59 : 458.87 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.59/458.87 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.59x = 458.87 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.59x = 101,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,910.19/332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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