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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.78, 918.84 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.78, 918.84 and 222.66 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.78 : 918.84 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.78/918.84 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.78x = 918.84 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.78x = 204,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,588.91/612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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