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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.33, 460.08 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.33, 460.08 and 222.92 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.33 : 460.08 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.33/460.08 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.33x = 460.08 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.33x = 102,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,560.46/333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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