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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 333.70 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 333.70 and 92.46 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 333.70 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/333.70 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 333.70 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 30,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,853.43/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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