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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.17, 622.89 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.17, 622.89 and 222.75 is: 334.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.17 : 622.89 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.17/622.89 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.17x = 622.89 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.17x = 138,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,748.75/415.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.20

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