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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 333.39 and 183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 333.39 and 183.99 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 333.39 = 183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/333.39 = 183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 333.39 × 183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 61,340.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340.43/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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