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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.90, 334.83 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.90, 334.83 and 215.61 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.90 : 334.83 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.90/334.83 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.90x = 334.83 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.90x = 72,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.94/222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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