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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 487.14 and 222.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 487.14 and 222.09 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 487.14 = 222.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/487.14 = 222.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 487.14 × 222.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 108,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,188.92/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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