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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 487.32 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 487.32 and 222.22 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 487.32 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/487.32 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 487.32 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 108,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,292.25/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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