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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.64, 487.88 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.64, 487.88 and 222.59 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.64 : 487.88 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.64/487.88 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.64x = 487.88 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.64x = 108,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,593.66/325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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