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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 488.42 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 488.42 and 222.87 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 488.42 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/488.42 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 488.42 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 108,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,853.05/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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