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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 333 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 333 and 219.86 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 333 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/333 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 333 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 73,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,213.38/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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