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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.15, 333.36 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.15, 333.36 and 130.80 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.15 : 333.36 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.15/333.36 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.15x = 333.36 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.15x = 43,603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,603.49/222.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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