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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.18, 487.77 and 222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.18, 487.77 and 222.66 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.18 : 487.77 = 222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.18/487.77 = 222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.18x = 487.77 × 222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.18x = 108,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,606.87/325.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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