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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 459.56 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 459.56 and 332.22 is: 457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 459.56 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/459.56 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 459.56 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 152,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,675.02/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.80

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