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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 486.99 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 486.99 and 222.20 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 486.99 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/486.99 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 486.99 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 108,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,208.57/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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