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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 329.62 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 329.62 and 222.88 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 329.62 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/329.62 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 329.62 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 73,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,465.71/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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