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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 486.28 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 486.28 and 222.14 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 486.28 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/486.28 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 486.28 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 108,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,022.24/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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