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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.05, 459.68 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.05, 459.68 and 222.62 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.05 : 459.68 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.05/459.68 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.05x = 459.68 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.05x = 102,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,330.55/333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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