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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.01, 459.68 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.01, 459.68 and 222.65 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.01 : 459.68 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.01/459.68 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.01x = 459.68 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.01x = 102,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,346.06/333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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