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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 333.79 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 333.79 and 92.49 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 333.79 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/333.79 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 333.79 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 30,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,872.24/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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