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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 499.25 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 499.25 and 222.87 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 499.25 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/499.25 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 499.25 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 111,268.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,268.40/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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