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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 332.88 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 332.88 and 135.50 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 332.88 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/332.88 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 332.88 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 45,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,105.24/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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