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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 331.80 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 331.80 and 201.72 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 331.80 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/331.80 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 331.80 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 66,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,930.70/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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