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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.37, 333.53 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.37, 333.53 and 92.29 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.37 : 333.53 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.37/333.53 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.37x = 333.53 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.37x = 30,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780.19/222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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