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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 459.26 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 459.26 and 228.32 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 459.26 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/459.26 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 459.26 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 104,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,858.24/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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