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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 621.97 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 621.97 and 222.27 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 621.97 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/621.97 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 621.97 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 138,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,242.72/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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