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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 331.91 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 331.91 and 212.16 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 331.91 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/331.91 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 331.91 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 70,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416.96/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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