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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.54, 460.68 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.54, 460.68 and 222.84 is: 307.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.54 : 460.68 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.54/460.68 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.54x = 460.68 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.54x = 102,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,657.93/333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.78

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