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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.50, 460.35 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.50, 460.35 and 222.94 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.50 : 460.35 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.50/460.35 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.50x = 460.35 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.50x = 102,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,628.13/333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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