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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 334.13 and 216.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 334.13 and 216.47 is: 325.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 334.13 = 216.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/334.13 = 216.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 334.13 × 216.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 72,328.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,328.87/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.00

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