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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 333.48 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 333.48 and 212.20 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 333.48 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/333.48 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 333.48 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 70,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,764.46/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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