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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 333.18 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 333.18 and 216.16 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 333.18 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/333.18 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 333.18 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 72,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,020.19/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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