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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 459.27 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 459.27 and 222.66 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 459.27 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/459.27 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 459.27 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 102,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,261.06/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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