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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 497.10 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 497.10 and 229.13 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 497.10 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/497.10 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 497.10 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 113,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,901.77/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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