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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 463.32 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 463.32 and 222.56 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 463.32 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/463.32 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 463.32 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 103,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,116.50/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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