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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 622.38 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 622.38 and 222.68 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 622.38 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/622.38 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 622.38 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 138,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,591.58/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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