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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.15, 625.86 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.15, 625.86 and 222.12 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.15 : 625.86 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.15/625.86 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.15x = 625.86 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.15x = 139,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,014.13/417.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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