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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 332.71 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 332.71 and 192.29 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 332.71 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/332.71 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 332.71 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 63,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,976.81/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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