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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 331.66 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 331.66 and 219.44 is: 327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 331.66 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/331.66 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 331.66 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 72,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,779.47/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.36

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