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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 332.88 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 332.88 and 165.12 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 332.88 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/332.88 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 332.88 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 54,965.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,965.15/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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