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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 632.22 and 330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 632.22 and 330.24 is: 494.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 632.22 = 330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/632.22 = 330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 632.22 × 330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 208,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,784.33/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.75

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