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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 621.86 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 621.86 and 222.52 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 621.86 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/621.86 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 621.86 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 138,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,376.29/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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