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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 487.46 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 487.46 and 222.41 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 487.46 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/487.46 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 487.46 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 108,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,412.43/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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