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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 625.19 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 625.19 and 222.15 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 625.19 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/625.19 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 625.19 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 138,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,884.85/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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