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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.42, 495.60 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.42, 495.60 and 222.90 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.42 : 495.60 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.42/495.60 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.42x = 495.60 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.42x = 110,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,469.24/330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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