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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 459.36 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 459.36 and 222.32 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 459.36 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/459.36 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 459.36 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 102,124.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,124.92/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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