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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 462.33 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 462.33 and 222.04 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 462.33 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/462.33 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 462.33 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 102,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,653.44/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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