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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 333.32 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 333.32 and 186.36 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 333.32 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/333.32 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 333.32 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 62,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,116.58/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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