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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 333.74 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 333.74 and 92.39 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 333.74 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/333.74 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 333.74 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 30,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832.80/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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