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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 487.02 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 487.02 and 222.16 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 487.02 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/487.02 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 487.02 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 108,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,196.36/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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