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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.55, 461.46 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.55, 461.46 and 222.51 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.55 : 461.46 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.55/461.46 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.55x = 461.46 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.55x = 102,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,679.46/334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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