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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.18, 459.66 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.18, 459.66 and 222.54 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.18 : 459.66 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.18/459.66 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.18x = 459.66 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.18x = 102,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,292.74/333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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