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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.46 and 222.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.46 and 222.85 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.46 = 222.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.46 = 222.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.46 × 222.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 108,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,850.13/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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