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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.74, 918.88 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.74, 918.88 and 222.67 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.74 : 918.88 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.74/918.88 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.74x = 918.88 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.74x = 204,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,607.60/612.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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