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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.21, 487.54 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.21, 487.54 and 222.24 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.21 : 487.54 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.21/487.54 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.21x = 487.54 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.21x = 108,349.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,349.34/325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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