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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 333.36 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 333.36 and 135.68 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 333.36 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/333.36 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 333.36 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 45,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230.28/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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