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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 333.72 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 333.72 and 211.20 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 333.72 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/333.72 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 333.72 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 70,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,481.66/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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