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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.19, 459.25 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.19, 459.25 and 222.63 is: 306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.19 : 459.25 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.19/459.25 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.19x = 459.25 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.19x = 102,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,241.80/333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.86

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