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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.08, 1,359.12 and 222.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.08, 1,359.12 and 222.08 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.08 : 1,359.12 = 222.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.08/1,359.12 = 222.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.08x = 1,359.12 × 222.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.08x = 301,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,831.39/906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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