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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 486.94 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 486.94 and 222.29 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 486.94 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/486.94 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 486.94 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 108,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,241.89/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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