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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.42, 461.46 and 222.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.42, 461.46 and 222.37 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.42 : 461.46 = 222.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.42/461.46 = 222.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.42x = 461.46 × 222.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.42x = 102,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,614.86/334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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