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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.28, 332.94 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.28, 332.94 and 189.64 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.28 : 332.94 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.28/332.94 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.28x = 332.94 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.28x = 63,138.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,138.74/222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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