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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.83, 1,373.74 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.83, 1,373.74 and 222.49 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.83 : 1,373.74 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.83/1,373.74 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.83x = 1,373.74 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.83x = 305,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,645.83/915.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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