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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.70, 333.53 and 216.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.70, 333.53 and 216.55 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.70 : 333.53 = 216.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.70/333.53 = 216.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.70x = 333.53 × 216.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.70x = 72,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,225.43/222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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