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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.03, 459.71 and 222.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.03, 459.71 and 222.46 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.03 : 459.71 = 222.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.03/459.71 = 222.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.03x = 459.71 × 222.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.03x = 102,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,268.25/333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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