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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.82, 334.23 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.82, 334.23 and 216.13 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.82 : 334.23 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.82/334.23 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.82x = 334.23 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.82x = 72,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,237.13/222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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