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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 331.32 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 331.32 and 215.82 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 331.32 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/331.32 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 331.32 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 71,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,505.48/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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