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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.24, 622.78 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.24, 622.78 and 222.76 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.24 : 622.78 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.24/622.78 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.24x = 622.78 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.24x = 138,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,730.47/415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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