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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.69, 331.70 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.69, 331.70 and 212.16 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.69 : 331.70 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.69/331.70 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.69x = 331.70 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.69x = 70,373.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,373.47/222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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