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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.24, 460.05 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.24, 460.05 and 222.88 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.24 : 460.05 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.24/460.05 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.24x = 460.05 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.24x = 102,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,535.94/333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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