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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.43, 332.28 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.43, 332.28 and 210.82 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.43 : 332.28 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.43/332.28 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.43x = 332.28 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.43x = 70,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,051.27/222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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