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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 487.95 and 222.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 487.95 and 222.78 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 487.95 = 222.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/487.95 = 222.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 487.95 × 222.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 108,705.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,705.61/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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