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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.30, 625.95 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.30, 625.95 and 222.90 is: 334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.30 : 625.95 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.30/625.95 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.30x = 625.95 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.30x = 139,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,524.26/417.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.35

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