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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 332.97 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 332.97 and 136.38 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 332.97 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/332.97 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 332.97 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 45,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410.45/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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