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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 334.50 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 334.50 and 131.32 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 334.50 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/334.50 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 334.50 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 43,926.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,926.54/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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