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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.59, 918.32 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.59, 918.32 and 222.50 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.59 : 918.32 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.59/918.32 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.59x = 918.32 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.59x = 204,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,320.50/612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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