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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 332.96 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 332.96 and 201.83 is: 302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 332.96 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/332.96 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 332.96 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 67,201.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,201.32/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.23

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