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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 622.48 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 622.48 and 222.88 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 622.48 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/622.48 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 622.48 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 138,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,738.34/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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