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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477.54 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477.54 and 222.12 is: 333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477.54 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477.54 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477.54 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 106,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,071.18/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.31

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