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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 332.59 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 332.59 and 201.58 is: 301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 332.59 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/332.59 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 332.59 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 67,042.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,042.99/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.86

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