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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 621.84 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 621.84 and 222.20 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 621.84 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/621.84 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 621.84 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 138,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,172.85/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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