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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 334.13 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 334.13 and 215.87 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 334.13 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/334.13 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 334.13 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 72,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,125.89/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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