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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 332.72 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 332.72 and 194.84 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 332.72 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/332.72 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 332.72 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 64,826.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826.19/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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