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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 460.27 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 460.27 and 222.99 is: 307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 460.27 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/460.27 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 460.27 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 102,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,635.61/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.61

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