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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.83, 486.95 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.83, 486.95 and 222.17 is: 333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.83 : 486.95 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.83/486.95 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.83x = 486.95 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.83x = 108,182.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,182.14/324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.04

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