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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 332.86 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 332.86 and 135.47 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 332.86 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/332.86 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 332.86 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 45,093.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,093.29/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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