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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333.47 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333.47 and 135.79 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333.47 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333.47 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333.47 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 45,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,281.40/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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