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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.34, 333.24 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.34, 333.24 and 195.34 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.34 : 333.24 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.34/333.24 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.34x = 333.24 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.34x = 65,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,095.10/222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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