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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 331.60 and 219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 331.60 and 219.84 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 331.60 = 219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/331.60 = 219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 331.60 × 219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 72,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,898.94/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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