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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 461.59 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 461.59 and 222.55 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 461.59 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/461.59 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 461.59 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 102,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,726.88/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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