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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.50, 1,359.76 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.50, 1,359.76 and 222.50 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.50 : 1,359.76 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.50/1,359.76 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.50x = 1,359.76 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.50x = 302,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,546.60/906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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