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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 918.14 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 918.14 and 222.16 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 918.14 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/918.14 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 918.14 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 203,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,973.98/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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