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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 332.56 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 332.56 and 190.56 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 332.56 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/332.56 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 332.56 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 63,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,372.63/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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