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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 458.91 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 458.91 and 227.76 is: 314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 458.91 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/458.91 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 458.91 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 104,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,521.34/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.26

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