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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.87, 626.02 and 222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.87, 626.02 and 222.58 is: 333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.87 : 626.02 = 222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.87/626.02 = 222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.87x = 626.02 × 222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.87x = 139,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,339.53/417.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.45

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