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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 459.36 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 459.36 and 222.46 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 459.36 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/459.36 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 459.36 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 102,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,188.08/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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