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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 331.68 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 331.68 and 194.88 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 331.68 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/331.68 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 331.68 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 64,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,637.80/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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