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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.50, 333.84 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.50, 333.84 and 94.34 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.50 : 333.84 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.50/333.84 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.50x = 333.84 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.50x = 31,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494.47/222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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