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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.61, 918.34 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.61, 918.34 and 222.52 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.61 : 918.34 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.61/918.34 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.61x = 918.34 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.61x = 204,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,344.43/612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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