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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 479.40 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 479.40 and 222.40 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 479.40 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/479.40 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 479.40 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 106,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,618.56/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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