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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.47, 459.64 and 222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.47, 459.64 and 222.91 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.47 : 459.64 = 222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.47/459.64 = 222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.47x = 459.64 × 222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.47x = 102,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,457.48/333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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