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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.71, 459.07 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.71, 459.07 and 222.04 is: 306.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.71 : 459.07 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.71/459.07 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.71x = 459.07 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.71x = 101,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,931.92/332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.37

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