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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 333.40 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 333.40 and 211.60 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 333.40 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/333.40 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 333.40 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 70,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,547.44/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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