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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.09, 459.63 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.09, 459.63 and 222.39 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.09 : 459.63 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.09/459.63 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.09x = 459.63 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.09x = 102,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,217.12/333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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