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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 461.82 and 222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 461.82 and 222.44 is: 333.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 461.82 = 222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/461.82 = 222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 461.82 × 222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 102,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,727.24/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.14

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