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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.17, 626.52 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.17, 626.52 and 222.32 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.17 : 626.52 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.17/626.52 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.17x = 626.52 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.17x = 139,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,284.79/417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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