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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.80, 334.58 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.80, 334.58 and 211.26 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.80 : 334.58 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.80/334.58 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.80x = 334.58 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.80x = 70,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,683.37/222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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