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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.22, 722.89 and 222.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.22, 722.89 and 222.26 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.22 : 722.89 = 222.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.22/722.89 = 222.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.22x = 722.89 × 222.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.22x = 160,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,666.19/482.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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