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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 477.81 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 477.81 and 222.51 is: 333.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 477.81 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/477.81 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 477.81 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 106,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,317.50/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.39

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