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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.52 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.52 and 216.60 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.52 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.52 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.52 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 72,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023.83/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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