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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 499.04 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 499.04 and 229.83 is: 344.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 499.04 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/499.04 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 499.04 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 114,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,694.36/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.68

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