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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 331.85 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 331.85 and 222.21 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 331.85 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/331.85 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 331.85 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 73,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,740.94/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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