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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.59, 460.22 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.59, 460.22 and 222.89 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.59 : 460.22 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.59/460.22 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.59x = 460.22 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.59x = 102,575.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,575.02/333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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