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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 333.86 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 333.86 and 162.02 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 333.86 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/333.86 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 333.86 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 54,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092.02/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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