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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.92, 717.90 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.92, 717.90 and 222.60 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.92 : 717.90 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.92/717.90 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.92x = 717.90 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.92x = 159,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,804.54/478.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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