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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 333.41 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 333.41 and 212.67 is: 319.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 333.41 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/333.41 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 333.41 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 70,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,905.24/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.35

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