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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 333.43 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 333.43 and 131.05 is: 196.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 333.43 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/333.43 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 333.43 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 43,696.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,696.00/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.49

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