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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.84, 332.40 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.84, 332.40 and 218.70 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.84 : 332.40 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.84/332.40 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.84x = 332.40 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.84x = 72,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,695.88/222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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