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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 902.78 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 902.78 and 212 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 902.78 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/902.78 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 902.78 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 191,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,389.36/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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