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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 331.33 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 331.33 and 222.10 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 331.33 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/331.33 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 331.33 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 73,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,588.39/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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