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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.22, 331.34 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.22, 331.34 and 201.70 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.22 : 331.34 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.22/331.34 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.22x = 331.34 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.22x = 66,831.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,831.28/222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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