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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.80, 332.22 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.80, 332.22 and 192.18 is: 287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.80 : 332.22 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.80/332.22 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.80x = 332.22 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.80x = 63,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,846.04/221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.85

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