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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 621.60 and 222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 621.60 and 222.54 is: 333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 621.60 = 222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/621.60 = 222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 621.60 × 222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 138,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,330.86/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.50

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