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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 461.33 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 461.33 and 222.21 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 461.33 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/461.33 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 461.33 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 102,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,511.86/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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