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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.61, 1,373.41 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.61, 1,373.41 and 222.29 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.61 : 1,373.41 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.61/1,373.41 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.61x = 1,373.41 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.61x = 305,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,289.05/915.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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