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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 333.45 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 333.45 and 92.43 is: 138.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 333.45 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/333.45 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 333.45 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 30,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,820.78/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.73

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