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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 332.69 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 332.69 and 135.38 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 332.69 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/332.69 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 332.69 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 45,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039.73/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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