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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 755.83 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 755.83 and 222.55 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 755.83 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/755.83 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 755.83 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 168,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,208.47/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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