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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 333.56 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 333.56 and 92.36 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 333.56 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/333.56 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 333.56 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 30,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,807.60/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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