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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.28, 455.15 and 222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.28, 455.15 and 222.33 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.28 : 455.15 = 222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.28/455.15 = 222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.28x = 455.15 × 222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.28x = 101,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,192.39/303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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