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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333.24 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333.24 and 131.18 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333.24 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333.24 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333.24 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 43,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,714.42/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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