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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 459.42 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 459.42 and 222.39 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 459.42 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/459.42 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 459.42 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 102,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,170.41/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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