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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 332.71 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 332.71 and 202.77 is: 303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 332.71 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/332.71 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 332.71 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 67,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,462.59/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.80

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