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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 333.90 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 333.90 and 208.92 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 333.90 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/333.90 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 333.90 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 69,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,758.39/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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