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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 333.39 and 215.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 333.39 and 215.89 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 333.39 = 215.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/333.39 = 215.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 333.39 × 215.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 71,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,975.57/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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