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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 333.32 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 333.32 and 124.84 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 333.32 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/333.32 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 333.32 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 41,611.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611.46/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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