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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.63, 462.06 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.63, 462.06 and 222.70 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.63 : 462.06 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.63/462.06 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.63x = 462.06 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.63x = 102,900.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,900.76/334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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