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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.26, 918.35 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.26, 918.35 and 222.27 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.26 : 918.35 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.26/918.35 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.26x = 918.35 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.26x = 204,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,120.54/612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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