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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.13, 459.59 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.13, 459.59 and 222.68 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 459.59 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/459.59 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 459.59 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 102,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,338.09/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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