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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 479.40 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 479.40 and 222.23 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 479.40 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/479.40 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 479.40 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 106,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,537.06/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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