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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 334.32 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 334.32 and 217 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 334.32 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/334.32 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 334.32 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 72,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547.44/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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