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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.44, 625.97 and 222.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.44, 625.97 and 222.39 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.44 : 625.97 = 222.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.44/625.97 = 222.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.44x = 625.97 × 222.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.44x = 139,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,209.47/417.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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