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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 488.13 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 488.13 and 222.84 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 488.13 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/488.13 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 488.13 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 108,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,774.89/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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