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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 333.16 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 333.16 and 135.68 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 333.16 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/333.16 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 333.16 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 45,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201.14/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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