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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 463.28 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 463.28 and 222.66 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 463.28 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/463.28 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 463.28 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 103,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,152.81/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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