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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 684.61 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 684.61 and 222.22 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 684.61 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/684.61 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 684.61 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 152,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,131.77/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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