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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.26, 488.12 and 222.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.26, 488.12 and 222.63 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.26 : 488.12 = 222.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.26/488.12 = 222.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.26x = 488.12 × 222.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.26x = 108,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,669.04/325.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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