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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 458.87 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 458.87 and 222.35 is: 306.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 458.87 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/458.87 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 458.87 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 102,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,026.34/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.47

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