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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 333.32 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 333.32 and 130.85 is: 196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 333.32 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/333.32 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 333.32 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 43,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,613.85/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.26

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