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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 334.20 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 334.20 and 131.22 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 334.20 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/334.20 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 334.20 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 43,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,853.85/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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