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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 621.81 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 621.81 and 222 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 621.81 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/621.81 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 621.81 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 138,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041.82/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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