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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.33 and 218.33 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.33 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.33 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.33 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 79,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,324.02/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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