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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 334.68 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 334.68 and 201.76 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 334.68 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/334.68 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 334.68 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 67,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,525.04/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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