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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.98 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.98 and 222.60 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.98 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.98 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.98 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 108,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,624.35/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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