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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.75, 626.17 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.75, 626.17 and 222.56 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.75 : 626.17 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.75/626.17 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.75x = 626.17 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.75x = 139,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,357.82/417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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