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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.31, 333.57 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.31, 333.57 and 92.38 is: 138.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.31 : 333.57 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.31/333.57 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.31x = 333.57 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.31x = 30,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,815.20/222.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.61

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