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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.69, 1,373.53 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.69, 1,373.53 and 222.35 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.69 : 1,373.53 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.69/1,373.53 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.69x = 1,373.53 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.69x = 305,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,400.63/915.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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