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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.32, 460.08 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.32, 460.08 and 222.75 is: 307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.32 : 460.08 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.32/460.08 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.32x = 460.08 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.32x = 102,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,482.82/333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.47

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