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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.20, 1,359.31 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.20, 1,359.31 and 222.20 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.20 : 1,359.31 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.20/1,359.31 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.20x = 1,359.31 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.20x = 302,040.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,040.97/906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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