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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 459.58 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 459.58 and 222.46 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 459.58 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/459.58 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 459.58 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 102,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,238.17/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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