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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 333.56 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 333.56 and 92.28 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 333.56 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/333.56 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 333.56 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 30,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780.92/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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