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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.28, 489.78 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.28, 489.78 and 222.24 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.28 : 489.78 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.28/489.78 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.28x = 489.78 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.28x = 108,848.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,848.71/326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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