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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 459.79 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 459.79 and 222.68 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 459.79 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/459.79 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 459.79 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 102,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,386.63/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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