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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.57, 487.84 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.57, 487.84 and 222.50 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.57 : 487.84 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.57/487.84 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.57x = 487.84 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.57x = 108,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,544.40/325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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