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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 332.67 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 332.67 and 205.18 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 332.67 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/332.67 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 332.67 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 68,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,257.23/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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