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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.67, 918.70 and 222.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.67, 918.70 and 222.65 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.67 : 918.70 = 222.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.67/918.70 = 222.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.67x = 918.70 × 222.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.67x = 204,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,547.44/612.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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