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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 455.79 and 222.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 455.79 and 222.25 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 455.79 = 222.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/455.79 = 222.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 455.79 × 222.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 101,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,299.33/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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