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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.72, 334.17 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.72, 334.17 and 219.06 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.72 : 334.17 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.72/334.17 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.72x = 334.17 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.72x = 73,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,203.28/222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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