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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.62, 918.36 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.62, 918.36 and 222.53 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.62 : 918.36 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.62/918.36 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.62x = 918.36 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.62x = 204,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,361.19/612.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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