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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 333.31 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 333.31 and 135.53 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 333.31 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/333.31 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 333.31 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 45,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173.50/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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