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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 332.90 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 332.90 and 131.08 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 332.90 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/332.90 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 332.90 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 43,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,636.53/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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