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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.14, 459.97 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.14, 459.97 and 222.80 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.14 : 459.97 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.14/459.97 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.14x = 459.97 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.14x = 102,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,478.46/333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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