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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 334.68 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 334.68 and 216.33 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 334.68 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/334.68 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 334.68 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 72,401.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,401.32/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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