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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 332.86 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 332.86 and 215.79 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 332.86 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/332.86 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 332.86 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 71,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,827.86/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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