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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.35, 625.66 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.35, 625.66 and 222.35 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.35 : 625.66 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.35/625.66 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.35x = 625.66 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.35x = 139,111.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,111.82/417.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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