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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 459.29 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 459.29 and 227.89 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 459.29 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/459.29 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 459.29 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 104,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,667.60/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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