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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 459.20 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 459.20 and 222.40 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 459.20 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/459.20 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 459.20 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 102,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,125.49/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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