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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 459.12 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 459.12 and 222.16 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 459.12 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/459.12 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 459.12 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 101,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,998.10/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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