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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 333.33 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 333.33 and 218.62 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 333.33 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/333.33 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 333.33 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 72,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,872.60/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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