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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.61, 333.10 and 217.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.61, 333.10 and 217.21 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.61 : 333.10 = 217.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.61/333.10 = 217.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.61x = 333.10 × 217.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.61x = 72,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,352.65/222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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