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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 461.62 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 461.62 and 222.56 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 461.62 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/461.62 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 461.62 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 102,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,738.15/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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