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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 333.76 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 333.76 and 218.88 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 333.76 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/333.76 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 333.76 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 73,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,053.39/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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