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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.78 and 222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.78 and 222.52 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.78 = 222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.78 = 222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.78 × 222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 108,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,540.81/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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