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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906, 1,359 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906, 1,359 and 222 is: 333

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906 : 1,359 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906/1,359 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906x = 1,359 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906x = 301,698
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,698/906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333

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