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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.55, 461.61 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.55, 461.61 and 222.50 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.55 : 461.61 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.55/461.61 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.55x = 461.61 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.55x = 102,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,708.23/334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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