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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 333.65 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 333.65 and 200.97 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 333.65 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/333.65 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 333.65 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 67,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,052.64/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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