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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.33, 463.46 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.33, 463.46 and 222.24 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.33 : 463.46 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.33/463.46 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.33x = 463.46 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.33x = 102,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,998.24/309.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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