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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.88, 455.58 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.88, 455.58 and 222.28 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.88 : 455.58 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.88/455.58 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.88x = 455.58 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.88x = 101,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,266.32/303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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