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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 332.80 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 332.80 and 176.33 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 332.80 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/332.80 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 332.80 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 58,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.62/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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