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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.57, 626.42 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.57, 626.42 and 222.66 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.57 : 626.42 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.57/626.42 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.57x = 626.42 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.57x = 139,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,478.68/417.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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