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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 459.19 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 459.19 and 227.77 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 459.19 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/459.19 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 459.19 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 104,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,589.71/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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