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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 333.67 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 333.67 and 216.80 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 333.67 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/333.67 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 333.67 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 72,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,339.66/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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