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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.98, 1,373.96 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.98, 1,373.96 and 222.64 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.98 : 1,373.96 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.98/1,373.96 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.98x = 1,373.96 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.98x = 305,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,898.46/915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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