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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 333.38 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 333.38 and 189.45 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 333.38 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/333.38 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 333.38 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 63,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,157.89/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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