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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.27, 333.47 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.27, 333.47 and 195.40 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.27 : 333.47 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.27/333.47 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.27x = 333.47 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.27x = 65,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,160.04/222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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