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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 332.87 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 332.87 and 130.88 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 332.87 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/332.87 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 332.87 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 43,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,565.72/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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