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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 333.03 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 333.03 and 124.62 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 333.03 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/333.03 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 333.03 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 41,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,502.20/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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