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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 477.67 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 477.67 and 222.34 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 477.67 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/477.67 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 477.67 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 106,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,205.15/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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