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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 458.54 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 458.54 and 227.96 is: 313.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 458.54 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/458.54 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 458.54 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 104,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,527.07/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.91

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