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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.17, 917.94 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.17, 917.94 and 222.15 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.17 : 917.94 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.17/917.94 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.17x = 917.94 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.17x = 203,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,920.37/612.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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