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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 621.24 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 621.24 and 222 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 621.24 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/621.24 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 621.24 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 137,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,915.28/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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