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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 332.02 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 332.02 and 191.47 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 332.02 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/332.02 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 332.02 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 63,571.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,571.87/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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