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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 488.21 and 222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 488.21 and 222.70 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 488.21 = 222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/488.21 = 222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 488.21 × 222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 108,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,723.25/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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