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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.70 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.70 and 83.66 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.70 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.70 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.70 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 27,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916.87/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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