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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 926.56 and 222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 926.56 and 222.30 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 926.56 = 222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/926.56 = 222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 926.56 × 222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 205,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,974.29/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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