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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 632.92 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 632.92 and 216.89 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 632.92 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/632.92 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 632.92 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 137,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,274.02/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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